Wiggio is a cloud-based collaboration tool offered by Desire2Learn that allows users to create groups, share files, and communicate asynchronously or synchronously. It offers free basic accounts or premium accounts with additional features. While accessible from mobile apps for iPhone, Wiggio is primarily a web-based solution. It enables sharing and collaboration among group members but does not guarantee privacy or security of shared content.

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What is Wiggio?
Wiggio is a solution offered by Desire2Learn, a global leader in cloud-based (SaaS) learning
solutions. Desire2Learn enables clients to deliver a seamless, personalized experience using
technology that inspires users to connect, collaborate, and engage in ways that reflect their
unique needs. - (The Wiggio Team)
Advantages of Wiggio
1. Can create more than one group
- Makes it easier for the students to use Wiggio when they are having different
subjects, clubs or groups.
2. Free registration
- Students are able to use Wiggio for free however premium account is also
provided to members.
3. Has two ways of communication – synchronously or asynchronously
- Synchronous – members can be invited to meetings. They can create chatroom,
virtual meeting and also conference call.
- Asynchrounous – members can leave comments on a discussion boards, edit
their projects or add anything for instance documents or files on their own
time.
4. Has many features
- There are 10 things you can do in posting which are to create event, virtual
meeting, conference call, voice note, video note, to-do list and poll. Wiggio
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also allows members to upload and share files and links. Besides, members can
send e-mail, text messages and voice messages too.
5. User friendly
- It takes a little time to navigate the features through the website and tutorials
are also provided for members.
6. E-mail and phone number is kept secret
- Members can decide if other members can see their phone numbers and e-mail
addresses or not.
Disadvantages of Wiggio
1. Mobile application is only available for those who use iPhone
- Other platform such as android cannot run Wiggio from their phones.
2. Have to register to enter groups
- Eventhough the group creator can added members through e-mails, members
still have to register for a Wiggio account.
3. When you use Wiggio, you may set up your groups and start using the Wiggio
functionalities. You post User Content on the Site at your own risk. Please be aware
that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable. We cannot control the actions of
other Users with whom you may choose to share your pages and information.
Therefore, we cannot and do not guarantee that User Content you post on the Site will
not be viewed by unauthorized persons. We are not responsible for circumvention of
any privacy settings or security measures contained on the Site. You understand and
acknowledge that, even after removal, copies of User Content may remain viewable in
cached and archived pages or if other Users have copied or stored your User Content.
(Wiggio Team, 2009)
4. Wiggio may also collect information about you from other sources, such as
newspapers, blogs, instant messaging services, and other users of the Wiggio service

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through the operation of the service in order to provide you with more useful
information and a more personalized experience. (Wiggio Team, 2009)
Benefits of Registering for a Premium Account
1. Unlimited group access for community leaders
2. Private branding of the application and e-mails
3. Admin Portal for access to group analytic
4. Exclusive new communication tools
5. Custom URL : [communityname].wiggiosites.com
6. No third-party advertisements
7. Priority e-mails support

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Steps in using Wiggio
Step 1 : Open http://www.wiggio.com
Step 2 : There are three ways to sign in.

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1) Sign up using Wiggio account.

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2) Sign up using Facebook account.

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Step 3 : Creating a group.

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Step 4 : Add content or start conversation.

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Step 5 : Attachments.
a) Event.

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b) File.
c) Link.
d) Virtual Meeting.

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e) Chat Room.
f) Conference Call.
g) Voice Note.

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h) Video Note.
i) To-Do List.

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j) Poll
Step 6 : Tabs

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a) Feed
b) Folder

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c) Calendar

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Step 7 : Menus on the right side of the website.
Step 8 : Getting E-mail

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a) Sign in and reply from Wiggio.
b) Reply to sender.

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Reference
1. http://wiggio.com